Exploring "The Barren Moors" & "To a Star Seen at Twilight"

What is the main theme of William Ellery Channing's poem "The Barren Moors"?

• The beauty of city life

• The desolation and loneliness of nature

• The excitement of adventure

• The joy of friendship

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Which poetic device is used when a non-human object is given human qualities?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

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In "To a Star Seen at Twilight," what does the star most likely symbolize?

• A distant city

• Hope or guidance

• A falling leaf

• A storm

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Which word best describes the mood of "The Barren Moors"?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Excited

• Hopeful

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Summarize the main message of "To a Star Seen at Twilight."

• The poem describes a stormy night.

• The poem reflects on finding hope in darkness.

• The poem is about a journey across the moors.

• The poem celebrates a festival.

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Which of the following best explains the tone of "To a Star Seen at Twilight"?

• Angry and resentful

• Reflective and wistful

• Sarcastic and mocking

• Indifferent and cold

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Identify the figurative language in the line: "The moors are a sea of emptiness."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

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How does the poet use imagery in "The Barren Moors" to convey the setting?

• By describing the colors and sounds of the moors

• By listing the names of animals

• By explaining the history of the moors

• By using mathematical equations

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Which of the following best interprets the meaning of the phrase "twilight's gentle hand" in Ridge's poem?

• Twilight is a person

• Twilight is soothing and calming

• Twilight is dangerous

• Twilight is loud

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What effect does the use of personification have in "The Barren Moors"?

• It makes the landscape seem more alive and relatable.

• It confuses the reader.

• It adds humor to the poem.

• It shortens the poem.

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